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Workshops

Education

The possibilities of learning are limitless, and we love working with passionate educators who understand the value of inspiring imagination. We cultivate confidence in the classroom, combining play, clowning and physical theatre to present workshops for secondary and tertiary drama students. 

Capturing curiosity, building confidence

While we love to capture curiosity in the classroom, every workshop is also designed to align with the curriculum. Enabling students to master the topic at hand, while building their confidence. Our workshops can help you tick those boxes as an educator as well as strengthening the spirit of your class.

Please complete our online form to book a workshop or for more information email info@theclowninstitute.com. 

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  • Alicia made them feel at ease, creating an artistic space that was comfortable whilst simultaneously pushing them out of their comfort zones. They walked away with deeper knowledge but also with big smiles on their faces.

    Caroline Rowland - Drama Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta

  • The students bought into the activities with enthusiasm and concentration because of how well Alicia set them up, explained the purpose of each activity and showed how clowning has serious and powerful underpinnings beneath the 'silly, playful and childlike' qualities.

    Abigail Jones - Musical Director & Drama Teacher, Inaburra School

  • The use of music as a way into character was really engaging and effective for our students and will be a strategy we continue to apply moving forward.

    Chris Montgomery - Reddam Drama Camp

  • (One of our students) was able to gain so much knowledge from you and has been reinspired to work on his performance.

    Heidi Quinn - Head of Drama, St Aloysius College

  • As a teacher, this was a great professional development experience, watching Alicia and her expertise in action. We will definitely be bringing her back.

    Caroline Rowland - Drama Teacher, OLMC Parramatta

Current training opportunities

Red Nose Clown
Jan
25

Red Nose Clown

The Playful Actor

The red nose reveals everything. This workshop invites students to work with the smallest mask in the world to discover play, precision, and honest connection on stage.

2.5-hour sessions or full-day immersions | Up to 25 students
Available in person or online

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Lecoq’s Fundamental Journey
Jan
25

Lecoq’s Fundamental Journey

The Physical Actor

Work with the neutral mask to develop clarity, balance, and heightened physical awareness. This foundational training sharpens presence, movement efficiency, and the actor’s relationship to space.

2.5-hour sessions or full-day immersions | Up to 25 students
Available in person or online

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Creating Theatre that Moves
Jan
25

Creating Theatre that Moves

The Actor Creator

An original theatre-making workshop developing skills in character creation, dramatic motor, rhythmic structure, and the physical interpretation of text.

2.5-hour sessions or full-day immersions | Up to 25 students
Available in person or online

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Bouffon Ensemble
Jan
25

Bouffon Ensemble

Beautifool Trouble

A physical theatre workshop exploring bouffon, satire, and visual exaggeration through the grotesque and the fantastic.

Full-day immersions or 2-day labs | Up to 25 students
Available in person or online

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Professional Development
Jan
25

Professional Development

Training for teachers and directors

Practical, embodied training for educators and directors, with a strong focus on methods for teaching Lecoq-based physical theatre. Designed to support confident facilitation, clear structure, and playful rigor in the studio.

Full 1–2 day immersions available
Maximum 20 teachers per workshop

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HSC Creative Coaching
Jan
25

HSC Creative Coaching

Group and individual performance

Focused HSC Drama coaching for individual and group performances, supporting students through the development, refinement, and presentation of their work.

2.5-hour sessions or full-day immersions
Available in person or online

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